Pediatric Dentist in St. Louis
We are a family dentist practice in St. Louis and that includes your children!
We see patients from their first visit as early as your first tooth and continuously through the lifetime of your family Dentistry needs. As soon as your child’s first tooth appears schedule their first visit to the Dentist.
To give your child a healthy start in life, it’s important to take care of his or her teeth and gums. Dental health is a large part of overall health. If a child gets dental disease that is not treated, he or she can suffer serious health problems.
You can protect your child from dental disease with daily brushing, regular dental visits and good nutrition. Children learn healthy dental habits from their parents and caregivers.
At your child’s first visit Dr. Spalitto and our team will do several things:
- learn your child’s health history
- give a complete oral exam to check growth and development, oral hygiene, injuries, cavities or other problems
- tell if your child is at risk of developing tooth decay
- clean the teeth and provide tips for daily care
- find out if your child is getting enough flouride
- review feeding practices that may lead to tooth decay
- discuss teething, pacifier use, or finger/thumb sucking habits
- discuss treatment if needed and schedule the next check-up
We can answer your questions regarding your little ones dental health and treat your entire family. West County Dental is a true Family Dentist practice. Dr. Spalitto and our team can provide all of your dental health needs, dental health is a large part of overall health.